Senior Supply Chain Planner / Manager

RHA Recruitment Solutions is keen to speak to Supply Chain Planners / Managers, interested in working with an award winning food manufacturer in the South Cheshire region. As (Senior) Supply Chain Planner, you will play an integral part as part of a growing operations team, ensuring smooth, efficient and cost-effective production across a purpose built facility. Your Role: As a key component of the production process, you will be responsible for overseeing planning, material flow, and cross-department coordination to meet production targets and customer demand. Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to: * Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency and quality. * Lead production planning, aligning schedules with sales forecasts and customer orders. * Ensure material availability and inventory accuracy using ERP systems. * Optimise resource allocation, including labour, materials, and machinery. * Work closely with teams and departments across the site * Contribute to our Zero Waste Initiative and take part in weekly at-risk stock reviews. * Develop and upskill the team through training, updating SOPs, and maintaining a capability matrix. * Mitigate risks within the production lifecycle. * Oversee people-related duties, including payroll, agency staffing, holiday planning, and disciplinary actions. What We’re Looking For: * Proven background in supply chain planning, production scheduling, or a similar role, gained within a food environment * Strong knowledge of ERP systems and inventory management. * Problem-Solver * Passionate about team development through coaching and continued training * Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail with a drive for continuous improvement. For further details or to apply, please contact RHA Recruitment Solutions